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𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗔𝗟 | Beyond A Blank Canvas

"Change is the only constant thing in the world," it is also a precursor to progress. And in this ever-evolving landscape of education, it is only a given that changes should be made in order to improve learning, cultivated within the four walls of a classroom.

The recent enactment of the DepEd Order 21 series of 2023, marks a significant shift towards affecting the learning experiences of students as this nationwide directive plans to declutter classroom walls and state that they must remain bare and devoid of unnecessary posters, decorations or other posted materials. They stated that removing these "unnecessary clutters" will help children focus more on lessons because there will be fewer distractions inside the classroom. But will it really?

Vice President and DepEd Secretary Sara Duterte issued this order to "take out everything" including educational posters and visual learning aids in order for classrooms to be clean, uniform and fully functional but the implementation only shows her lack of expertise within the educational field since she fails to understand that the physical setting of a classroom isn't merely a backdrop, but an active participant in the educational journey of students. These so-called "unnecessary clutters" can help students with different learning styles efficiently absorb information (ex. visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.), as some of the posters inside the classrooms are visual aids and representations of basic general knowledge such as numbers, alphabets and literature.

As a matter of fact, according to the study of Cuban (2001), visual aids play a vital role in disseminating knowledge to students as almost 83% of what is learned comes from our sense of sight. Subsequently, it is also concluded from a study published in the Journal of Education and Psychology that visual stimulation from the children's learning environment significantly boosts student's cognitive performance. This just refutes the initial purpose of this order as the potential drawbacks of completely eliminating visual aids such as bulletin boards and educational posters will only compromise student learning potential instead of improving it.

While the aspiration for streamlined classrooms is understandable, the essence of effective education extends beyond a minimalist approach. A holistic learning environment acknowledges the diverse ways in which students absorb information and grow. We all wish for our students to have a conducive learning environment-one that stimulates creativity, curiosity and critical thinking.

Therefore, it is crucial to strike a balance between decluttering and nurturing an environment that fosters engagement and meaningful learning experiences. The discourse surrounding this issued order reminds us that not all changes are for the better.

"A picture is worth a thousand words", this warrants thoughtful consideration and adaptation to truly serve the needs of our students.

Editorial by Van Louis Rosales

Art by Niño Hero Villarreal

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